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Let me start this thread by making my position very clear ... I believe Rodney Eade is the right person to coach the Western Bulldogs in 2012 and beyond.
I know there has been a lot of discussion on this website about whether Eade should coach us next year or not (through different news articles etc) and also comment on poaching other coaches or cleaning out our assistant coaches etc etc etc ... the reason for this thread is to have one place where the only discussion is about who should / could be the Head Coach at the Western Bulldogs.
With the sacking of Dean Bailey, the AFL website made a list of possible candidates for the Melbourne position ... this list seems like a good place to start.
The List (Link)
Todd Viney
Reports have suggested Viney is the hot favourite to take on the caretaker role if Bailey steps down or is sacked. The former Melbourne captain enjoyed successful stints at Hawthorn and Adelaide as an assistant before being lured back to the Demons at the end of 2010. Adding to Viney's credentials is a playing record that includes 233 games, a place in the Demons' Team of the Century as well as their Hall of Fame.
Brian Royal
The most experienced of Melbourne's current crop of assistants. Was considered hot property on the coaching merry-go-round around 10 years ago but for whatever reason doesn't get mentioned often these days. Has served at North Melbourne, Western Bulldogs, Richmond, St Kilda and is in his second stint at Melbourne. Will also enter consideration to take over as interim coach that could give him a springboard to the permanent role.
Neil Craig
Unlikely but he is available after losing the Adelaide job on Monday. Is an astute and experienced performer and the Demons could do worse than appoint him.
Paul Roos
Has said he has no interest in coaching again but has all the credentials for the job. It would be his if he wanted it and the Demons would be doing all they could to convince him if they saw even a tiny glimmer of hope.
Mick Malthouse
Has said he is committed to his new role at Collingwood next year but it has been made pretty clear he and the club aren't seeing eye-to-eye over the position. Melbourne would be negligent not to enquire about his services and to present its case in the strongest possible manner.
Alastair Clarkson
Former Melbourne player who led the Hawks to the 2008 flag on the back of his revolutionary 'cluster'. Is out of contract at the end of the season, and while he is unlikely to leave Hawthorn - with the club set for another serious premiership assault - the Demons will definitely inquire about his services.
Scott Burns
Widely considered to be one of the brightest up and coming assistant coaches. Has served as an assistant to West Coast's John Worsfold over the past three years and has already been linked to the Adelaide job. The Demons would have to move quickly to get him.
Mark Neeld
Not a high-profile candidate but threw his hat in the ring for the Richmond job that eventually went to Damien Hardwick. Comes with a ringing endorsement from Magpies coach Mick Malthouse who has said he was more prepared for a senior coaching role than Brad Scott when he went to North Melbourne.
Ken Hinkley
The perennial bridesmaid. Has come down to the final few for both the Geelong and Richmond coaching jobs in recent years but was pipped at the line for both. Now an assistant at Gold Coast after stints at Geelong and St Kilda, Hinkley has had plenty of time to learn the ropes.
Brenton Sanderson
Another to come close to winning the Cats job before it was handed to Chris Scott. Sanderson is spoken of highly as a Geelong assistant coach and has also been linked to a potential assistant role under friend Nathan Buckley when he takes over the reigns at Collingwood next season.
Brendon McCartney
Mark Thompson's right-hand man during Geelong's three consecutive Grand Final appearances. Was a real steal when he joined Essendon from the Cats and while few football fans would recognise him by face, his credentials speak for themselves.
Leigh Tudor
Yet another to come from the Geelong stable, Tudor moved from the Cats to St Kilda as an assistant to Ross Lyon and was considered a valuable part of the regime that took the Saints to consecutive Grand Finals. Now an assistant coach to John Longmire at the Sydney Swans, Tudor should be considered for the role.
Leon Cameron
Highly-rated assistant coach at Hawthorn after moving from the Western Bulldogs. Has been spoken of as an heir apparent to Rodney Eade at Whitten Oval but that could all change if the Demons get in first and make him a concrete offer.
As stated, this isn't my list, this is from the AFL website and pertinent to the Melbourne job.
PLEASE keep you replies to candidates for the Head Coaching position only.
I know there has been a lot of discussion on this website about whether Eade should coach us next year or not (through different news articles etc) and also comment on poaching other coaches or cleaning out our assistant coaches etc etc etc ... the reason for this thread is to have one place where the only discussion is about who should / could be the Head Coach at the Western Bulldogs.
With the sacking of Dean Bailey, the AFL website made a list of possible candidates for the Melbourne position ... this list seems like a good place to start.
The List (Link)
Todd Viney
Reports have suggested Viney is the hot favourite to take on the caretaker role if Bailey steps down or is sacked. The former Melbourne captain enjoyed successful stints at Hawthorn and Adelaide as an assistant before being lured back to the Demons at the end of 2010. Adding to Viney's credentials is a playing record that includes 233 games, a place in the Demons' Team of the Century as well as their Hall of Fame.
Brian Royal
The most experienced of Melbourne's current crop of assistants. Was considered hot property on the coaching merry-go-round around 10 years ago but for whatever reason doesn't get mentioned often these days. Has served at North Melbourne, Western Bulldogs, Richmond, St Kilda and is in his second stint at Melbourne. Will also enter consideration to take over as interim coach that could give him a springboard to the permanent role.
Neil Craig
Unlikely but he is available after losing the Adelaide job on Monday. Is an astute and experienced performer and the Demons could do worse than appoint him.
Paul Roos
Has said he has no interest in coaching again but has all the credentials for the job. It would be his if he wanted it and the Demons would be doing all they could to convince him if they saw even a tiny glimmer of hope.
Mick Malthouse
Has said he is committed to his new role at Collingwood next year but it has been made pretty clear he and the club aren't seeing eye-to-eye over the position. Melbourne would be negligent not to enquire about his services and to present its case in the strongest possible manner.
Alastair Clarkson
Former Melbourne player who led the Hawks to the 2008 flag on the back of his revolutionary 'cluster'. Is out of contract at the end of the season, and while he is unlikely to leave Hawthorn - with the club set for another serious premiership assault - the Demons will definitely inquire about his services.
Scott Burns
Widely considered to be one of the brightest up and coming assistant coaches. Has served as an assistant to West Coast's John Worsfold over the past three years and has already been linked to the Adelaide job. The Demons would have to move quickly to get him.
Mark Neeld
Not a high-profile candidate but threw his hat in the ring for the Richmond job that eventually went to Damien Hardwick. Comes with a ringing endorsement from Magpies coach Mick Malthouse who has said he was more prepared for a senior coaching role than Brad Scott when he went to North Melbourne.
Ken Hinkley
The perennial bridesmaid. Has come down to the final few for both the Geelong and Richmond coaching jobs in recent years but was pipped at the line for both. Now an assistant at Gold Coast after stints at Geelong and St Kilda, Hinkley has had plenty of time to learn the ropes.
Brenton Sanderson
Another to come close to winning the Cats job before it was handed to Chris Scott. Sanderson is spoken of highly as a Geelong assistant coach and has also been linked to a potential assistant role under friend Nathan Buckley when he takes over the reigns at Collingwood next season.
Brendon McCartney
Mark Thompson's right-hand man during Geelong's three consecutive Grand Final appearances. Was a real steal when he joined Essendon from the Cats and while few football fans would recognise him by face, his credentials speak for themselves.
Leigh Tudor
Yet another to come from the Geelong stable, Tudor moved from the Cats to St Kilda as an assistant to Ross Lyon and was considered a valuable part of the regime that took the Saints to consecutive Grand Finals. Now an assistant coach to John Longmire at the Sydney Swans, Tudor should be considered for the role.
Leon Cameron
Highly-rated assistant coach at Hawthorn after moving from the Western Bulldogs. Has been spoken of as an heir apparent to Rodney Eade at Whitten Oval but that could all change if the Demons get in first and make him a concrete offer.
As stated, this isn't my list, this is from the AFL website and pertinent to the Melbourne job.
PLEASE keep you replies to candidates for the Head Coaching position only.
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